Effective date: 20 August 2019

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file created when you access a website.  It is stored on your device and is sent between your device’s web browser and the website, enabling the website to function properly, as well as providing information to the website owner about your visit.

A cookie can be defined as a

• “Session”cookie which expires at the end of your browsing session
• “Persistent” cookie which remains on your device even after you close your browser.

Why do websites use cookies?

Using the International Chamber of Commerce guide, a cookie can be described as having one of the following purposes Strictly Necessary, Performance, Functionality & Profile and Targeting.

A cookie can serve a variety of functions depending on the type it is, with the aim to achieve one or many business objective.  You can obtain more information about cookies by visiting http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

The following provide details on how we use cookies.  It also includes cookies which our service providers may use.  For further details on third parties we engage with, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

 

Cookies	Provider	Purpose	Duration
		we use cookies to personalise our Service and to identify you when you visit our website and as you navigate our website, and to help us determine if you are logged into our website;	Session?
		Shopping Cart - we use cookies to maintain the state of your shopping cart as you navigate our website;
		Security - we use cookies as an element of the security measures used to protect user accounts, including preventing fraudulent use of login credentials, and to protect our website and services generally;
	Google analytics?	Analysis - monitor and analyze the effectiveness of Service and third-party marketing activities.  You can find out more about Google's use of information by visiting https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ and you can review Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

How to manage your cookies?

Your browser can be set up to block or delete cookies depending on your requirement.  But keep in mind opting out of cookies may limit you ability to effectively use the website.  

You can find out how to do this from your browser itself.  Alternatively here are some useful links:

• Windows Internet Explorer : Click here
• Firefox: Click here
• Google Chrome : click here
• Safari : click here

If you would like any further information on cookies, please visit All About Cookies.

Changes to this cookie policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of the Cookie Policy.  We encourage you to check back periodically to review this Cookie Policy for any changes since your last visit.

More information 

If you would like more information on any aspect of this policy or how we manage personal information please refer to the Privacy Policy.

Last reviewed: 20 October 2020